Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to provide the Veteran with an adequate VA examination of his right wrist disability and obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of his multiple sclerosis. The claims for increased rating for right wrist disability and service connection for multiple sclerosis are being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his active service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, multiple sclerosis, and kidney condition were denied. The Board found that the current conditions are not related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right hip disability and multiple sclerosis due to insufficient evidence in the original decision. The Veteran's reports of in-service paratrooper jumps and right hip pain are to be considered, as well as a relationship between his PTSD with TBI and his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification regarding whether hypoparathyroidism is part of the presumptive conditions associated with toxic herbicide exposure. The Veteran's thyroid disorder will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service, including exposure to toxic herbicides.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue, Grave's Disease, Headaches, and Permanent Eye Damage due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and undergo further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's multiple sclerosis, dizziness, fatigue, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral leg disability. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for multiple sclerosis and diplopia due to a lack of complete records, including SSA records. A new VA medical opinion is needed to determine if her conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and multiple sclerosis due to conflicting diagnoses and lack of recent VA examinations.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with previous remand directives and another remand is required. The case will be returned to the RO for additional development, including obtaining an addendum medical advisory opinion from a VA consulting physician.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and TDIU due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination, and the lack of evidence linking his current diagnosis to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis manifested to a compensable degree within seven years of his separation from service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis due to new and material evidence submitted in September 2013. The claim is granted as her symptoms are found to have onset within seven years of separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was first manifested during active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and multiple sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were continuous since service separation. The rating assigned is 0% (no disability rating), effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's MS with RUE weakness and associated insomnia are granted a 50% rating. The claim for service connection of OSA is remanded.

The appeal for service connection of multiple sclerosis was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has granted annual clothing allowances for the right and left wrist braces used by the Veteran due to his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted.